This advanced Senate procedure class builds on the offerings of Senate Procedure & Strategy 101 with more advanced concepts governing the Senate’s appropriations process, Senate committees, conference rules, Rule 22 germaneness, the amendment tree, and several case studies of complex floor scenarios. The last session is a Senate floor practicum with attendees applying strategy in various roles and contexts in the majority and the minority. This course is specifically designed to hone the skills taught in Senate Procedure & Strategy 101 and help attendees learn to apply floor tactics in multiple dynamic scenarios. Attendees must have taken Senate Procedure & Strategy 101 to register, or be waived in after consultation with the instructors.
A detailed look at how the Senate appropriates under its rules, including points of order and the defense of germaneness.
A deep-dive into Rule 22, including germaneness, precedence of motions, the one-hour rule, and advanced amendment trees.
An overview of committee rules and process, Rule 28, and conference rules.
Bringing multiple concepts together using case studies from real floor scenarios.
A live Senate floor practicum with participants standing in as Senators.